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AIS 1100
Introduction to American Indian Studies I: Indigenous North America

This course provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the diverse cultures, histories and contemporary situations of the Indigenous peoples of North America. Students will also be introduced to important ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AMST 1600, ANTHR 1700

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1013 AIS 1100   LEC 001

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  •  1014 AIS 1100   DIS 201

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  •  1015 AIS 1100   DIS 202

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  •  4278 AIS 1100   DIS 203

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AIS 1120
FWS: Science Meets Spirit

This First-Year Writing Seminar uses indigenous knowledge systems and provides opportunities to crtically examine, define and write extensively on those issues. Topics vary by section. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18491 AIS 1120   SEM 101

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  • For more information about First-year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute

AIS 2390
Seminar in Iroquois History

This seminar explores the history and culture of Iroquois people from ancient times, through their initial contacts with European settlers, to their present-day struggles and achievements under colonial ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AMST 2390, HIST 2390

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16370 AIS 2390   SEM 101

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AIS 3330
Ways of Knowing: Indigenous and Place-Based Ecological Knowledge

Based on indigenous and place-based "ways of knowing," this course (1) presents a theoretical and humanistic framework from which to understand generation of ecological knowledge; (2) examines processes ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •  4438 AIS 3330   LEC 001

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  • Enrollment limited to: Juniors, seniors, and grad students. Sophomores require permission of instructor ([email protected]).

AIS 4970
Independent Study

Topic and credit hours TBA between faculty member and student. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1243 AIS 4970   IND 601

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    • Staff

  • Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.

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AIS 6010
American Indian and Indigenous Studies Speaker Series

Graduate-level course that introduces students to ongoing research in the field of American Indian Studies in a proseminar/colloquium format. Advanced graduate students are expected to present their work ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  3680 AIS 6010   SEM 101

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  • The class will occur every other Friday unless otherwise specified.

AIS 6970
Independent Study in American Indian Studies

A student may, with approval of a faculty advisor, study a problem or topic not covered in a regular course or may undertake tutorial study of an independent nature in an area of interest in American Indian ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1447 AIS 6970   IND 601

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    • Richardson, T

  • Sign into your faculty section. If your faculty member is not listed, please contact 140 Roberts Hall or the graduate school to add the faculty member.

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